August 25: Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Visit to Salem Our very own Rotarian Tom Glass will share stories and photos with us regarding Buffalo Bill’s Wild West visit to Salem in 1910. Buffalo Bill was a buffalo hunter for the Union Pacific Railroad, scout with the U.S. 5th cavalry during the Indian war, and probably […]
Weekly Newsletter | August 10, 2021
August 11: The 2020 United States Census Every ten years, as mandated by our Constitution, the United States takes on the huge task of counting every person living within our borders. Last year’s efforts are complete, and the data is now becoming available to the public. Join us Wednesday as Marc Czornij, Partnership Specialist of the […]
Weekly Newsletter | August 3, 2021
August 4: Capitol Futbol Club Collin Box, Executive Director of the Capital Futbol Club in Salem since 2011, will provide an update on the Club’s activites. During his time at CFC, Box has helped to grow CFC’s programs both in numbers and in quality. Box helped to guide the program to partnership with the Portland Timbers […]
Weekly Newsletter | July 27, 2021
July 28: De Muniz Resource Center – Helping People Re-enter Life after Incarceration The De Muniz Resource Center, a program within Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, is a one-stop shop reentry resource center. Using evidence-based practices, the De Muniz Resource Center connects clients with vital needs, including employment, education, housing, therapy, transportation, and more, all aimed at […]
Weekly Newsletter | July 20, 2021
July 21: The New UGM Learn how Union Gospel Mission of Salem is Changing the Face of Homelessness … One Story at a Time! Hear from Mark Hunter, Director of Development about the new facility and its unique design to help those in need lift themselves out of homelessness. As well, hear from one of our […]
Weekly Newsletter | July 13, 2021
July 14: From Farm to Pint “From farm to pint for five generations.” With a tag line like that you will not want to miss this week’s program. Doug Weathers, a fourth generation hop farmer and owner of Sodbuster Farms, will be here share how those wonderfully flavored flowers are grown. Doug will describe the process and […]
Weekly Newsletter | June 30, 2021
June 30: Installation of New Rotary Officers Join fellow Rotarians at the Pavilion at Riverfront Park for the installation of our 2021 – 2022 officers. If you cannot attend in person, you may watch via Facebook Live. Instructions to follow in a separate email. Message from President Sue Greetings fellow Rotarians! […]
Weekly Newsletter | June 22, 2021
June 23: New Initiative Boosts Family Farm Technology As summer harvest begins in one of the world’s most dynamic agriculture regions, it’s worthwhile to look at how our local farmers can remain successful in the face of intense global competition. One answer is through the use of technology. But how can growers develop that technology? The […]